I bet nobody would refill it.
this post was submitted on 18 Jun 2023
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reminds me of the time when an artist, protesting defending architecture, created a public park bench with spikes that would retract for a little while if you inserted money in - a commentary on intentionally not allowing the homeless places to sleep comfortably.
then people came along and were like “that’s amazing, can you install them in my park?”.
someone would look at this and go “i see an opportunity to use this on someone! if they’re stuck here turning crank and they can’t afford to stop…adverts, paid promotions…etc”
The minimum wage rate in New York is $14.20 per hour as of December 31, 2022. The minimum wage rates differ based on industry and region. The minimum wage will increase each year until it reaches $15.00 per hour
Best part is that since your minimum wage doesn't change, this idea can be relevant for many generations to come
didn't it though? It's like $15 here in portland
States can have their own laws, but the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 14 years now.
Mississippi CoL is a far cry from NYC
A big problem because it means a federal worker in NYC gets as much as a federal worker in Mississippi. That it hasn't changed for 20 years suggests both are underpaid, but the NYC worker has definitely got to get another job.
Turning a crank for 8 hours a day is pretty tough, I dunno.
Would you rather clean toilets for 8 hours a day?
Yeah cause turning a crank for 8 hours a day non stop would make my arm fall off.